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Finance and Business
Premier Fahie congratulates Alicia Barcena for sterling service as UN ECLAC Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has applauded the outstanding contribution of Ms Alicia Barcena to the advancement of Latin America and the Caribbean during her tenure as Executive Secretary of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which ended on March 31, 2022.
Businesses challenged to donate @ least $60K each for ESHS redevelopment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has laid down the gauntlet for local businesses and companies to fund the campus redevelopment efforts at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) as a result of an increase in the cost of raw materials.
VI Gov't seeking consultants for Gaming & Betting Control Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Premier’s Office, is inviting qualified, professional, experienced, and resourceful firms to submit proposals to provide consultancy services for the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Control Commission.
Veterinary clinic ‘Happy Pets’ Vet’ officially opens in VI April 5, 2022
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI ̶ Owners of pets in the Virgin Islands are familiar with Pet Planet VI, which offers a wide range of items for pets, including food, medication, treats, leashes, shampoos, flea repellants and feeding bowls; however, now pet owners can also go to the same location in Fish Bay for veterinary clinic services.
TRC To Hold Public Hearing on Adoption of Amendments to Unitary Licences
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On 11 April 2022, a public hearing will be held by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of the Virgin Islands (Commission) in relation to the proposed adoption of amendments to Unitary Licences as contained in the Notice to Adopt a Directive on the Amendment of Unitary Licences issued by the Commission on December 30, 2021.
'Teachers deserve more pension'– Hon Neville A. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) and Territorial At Large Representative Honourable Neville A. Smith has given fellow legislators advance notice that he intends to lobby at the next sitting of the HoA for an increase in teachers' pension.
Cabinet approves appointment of Anthony S. McMaster as RDA CEO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has reviewed and concurred with the Resolution from the Board of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) to appoint Mr Anthony S. McMaster as the Chief Executive Officer of the RDA in accordance with Section 13(1) of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Act.
Old Debit Cards expire today as Republic Bank fully converts to new technology platform
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Customers of Republic Bank who previously held accounts with Scotiabank will be able to use their old debit cards for the final time today, March 31, 2022, as the bank fully concerts to the Republic Financial Holdings Limited’s (RFHL) technology platform.
‘We need to build agri & fisheries industries together’- Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- During the celebration of farmers and fishers this week, it is the hope that much emphasis will be placed on the need to build the local agriculture and fisheries industries together.
Don’t we get tired of fighting & losing?
Alred C. Frett
Are we too smart to be stupid?
Most of us would like to claim to know more than our forefathers and their forefathers but with all that knowledge, we still fail to ask ourselves; ‘why do we indulge in more self-defeating actions and generate so many problems without solutions’? … Instead, many choose to ask; ‘why those of us who fight for Fairness and Justice, do so, even when we seem to lose constantly’? – Aren’t we disappointed and tired?
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